We have a 2003 209 and the part of the tower the rope goes around (plastic/teflon) sleeve if i had to call it anything has started to crack and fall apart. Is this a readily available part? So far we've had no joy with finding one in aus.

Hi Mitch,
If you can't get your local dealer to get one for you try MasterCraft Boat Services
Address: 162 Worongary Road, Worongary, QLD 4213
Gold Coast, Gold Coast West
Tel: +61 7 5530 4357
Fax: +61 7 5530 4357
Scott & Nicole will do their best to get that part for you.

If all else fails take the old part off and take it to a machine shop. This is not what I would call a precision part and they should be able to turn a new piece out of nylon that will function properly. It will likely cost less than the OEM part.